How Can We Know What is True? And What Is BS? ...Can a concept be explained in plain English, without any technical jargon? ...Keep asking why, saying that you don't understand. ...I read Walter Isaacson's massive (675 pages) bio on Einstein figuring he could explain the theory of relativity in terms even an idiot or child could understand. And he did.

The simultaneous beauty and frustration of running is that we’ll never know how much conditions cost today, just like we can’t know what the various strategies were worth in Monza in May. But one thing I feel confident about - sub-2 is a long way off in authentic conditions. ~Ross Tucker, The Science of Sport

Inerts. Thru-hike your city, any city. ...Try this. Train to L.A. Do Olvera Street. Chinatown. Museums. Central Library. Lunch at the Biltmore. Or the recently renovated Clifton's cafeteria. Drinks/dinner at the revolving restaurant at the top of the Bonaventure.

10 Best Fitness Classes for Runners. ...I faithfully attended pilates class, a hour twice weekly, for 1 1/2 years. It helped keep me injury free. As would most of the others. Major benefit of classes is that if you pay the money, mostly likely you will attend and get the benefits.

It's Tuesday. Today and for the next few days I'm at Mohican State Park. It's a cousin reunion. 11 of us, ages 69-79. Until this year, Don was the only runner. What a shock to find cuz Ellie, 74, is now a runner. We did a walk-run together. She wants to do a 5K soon.

Tully Runners is a New York based site with a good record on the prep cross country scene. Check out their pre-season predictions on the national scene. For you Foothill fans, the Saugus girls is the only team mentioned.

Fayetteville-Manlius has ruled in girls cross country for many years. Impressive results for F-M boys too. Check out their site.